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Encore Bridal is fashion forward

By Meredith MacLeod May 12, 2025

Sheyda Sayahi’s new boutique – which sells pre-worn and new wedding dresses on consignment – has recently opened in the historic King John Building downtown. Encore Bridal is a new consignment boutique in downtown Hamilton, offering a high-end experience while selling sustainable and affordable wedding dresses. Owner…

City Life

Swinging for the fences

By Paul Shaker Nov 30, 2024

Rebuilding a culture of civic ambition is paramount as Hamilton’s downtown faces the choice to stagnate and slide backwards or realize its potential by refusing to settle for good enough. Even the most ardent city booster would be forgiven for feeling a bit discouraged about Hamilton these days.

Food + Drink

The door is always open at De Mazenod Door

By Kathryn Dunmore Mar 11, 2024

St. Patrick’s Church street outreach in downtown Hamilton is helping those in deep need each and every day with homemade meals, kind words and even a home to call their own. It’s a bitterly cold day in January and still a long line of people forms around…